Swollen Hands & Feet?

Swelling in hands and feet (edema) affects millions, yet most rely on diuretics instead of food—the body’s natural drainage pump. Edema isn’t just salt; it’s linked to leaky capillaries, poor lymph flow, and potassium-sodium imbalance, often worsened by dehydration. Certain foods can flush fluid and repair vessels: watermelon hydrates and reduces inflammation, pumpkin seeds provide potassium and magnesium, celery acts as a gentle diuretic,

pineapple’s bromelain clears lymph clogs, ginger improves circulation, red onions strengthen capillaries with quercetin, and blueberries fortify vessels with anthocyanins. At the same time, “healthy” smoothies, raw kale, and protein bars can worsen swelling. A 24-hour reset—ginger tea with blueberries in the morning, watermelon salad at lunch, celery juice in the afternoon, salmon with pumpkin seeds and onions for dinner, and pineapple water at bedtime—can noticeably reduce swelling in 48 hours. Still, sudden, painful, or one-sided swelling can signal serious issues like heart failure, clots, or infection and requires urgent medical care. Food is not just fuel but information, teaching cells to release excess fluid. The best treatment may be found in the kitchen, not the pharmacy

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